As an accredited university preparatory school, Clear Water Academy offers its students a core academic curriculum taught by highly qualified teachers, as well as specialized courses such as Religion, Spanish, French, Outdoor Education, Music, Art, Drama, and Debate. Spiritual growth is encouraged through the celebration of mass, confession, retreats and one-on-one guidance. Building on their solid academic and spiritual foundation, students participate in virtue programs, service projects, and a number of extracurricular activities. The Deans of Students promote character and apostolic development, helping students gain a better understanding of self and the difference they can make in the world around them. Our Athletics Department offers an exceptional physical education and fitness programs, dynamic inter-school competitive teams, and a consummate outdoor education program.
Clear Water Academy is an independent private Catholic day school located in the heart of Calgary, Alberta in the neighbourhood of Currie. The school mission is to provide the highest quality education and to form Christian leaders. Clear Water Academy has been consistently ranked by the Fraser Institute as one of Alberta’s top schools. It is also one of the few schools in Canada to offer a gender specific approach to education, centered upon the principles of the Catholic faith.
The Integral Formation philosophy of education at Clear Water Academy seeks to educate the whole person. This proven educational model fosters academic excellence and character development, as well as spiritual formation and a commitment to apostolic works.
Small class sizes, gender specific classes from grades 4–9, the Integral Formation method of education and faithful, and devoted staff, ensure that graduates of Clear Water Academy become well-prepared citizens of principle and integrity who are committed to making a difference in the world.